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Mental Health

Proposed Medicaid cuts would affect La Plata County mental health services

Local suicide rate 30% higher than state average

DATE: May 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Yadira Caraveo’s former aides say they were mistreated, traumatized

The Thornton Democrat twice appeared to attempt suicide last year in situations witnessed by staff members

DATE: May 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived

State’s first ‘healing centers’ are expected to open late spring or early summer

DATE: Mar 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Laughing through recovery: YAY! Foundation brings comedy show to Durango to tackle stigma

Held in March, event will feature stand-up acts from community members

DATE: Feb 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead in west Durango

Howard Randal Sills, 34, died by suicide, La Plata County coroner said

DATE: Feb 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hairstylist opens holistic salon on north Main Avenue in Durango

Sanct Salon a safe space away from toxicity and chaos

DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

Conservative leaders are restricting the treatment over objections from veterans

DATE: Jan 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado researcher says people with PTSD are losing out on an effective treatment

A Boulder-based therapist said he's baffled and disappointed by federal regulators’ decision last month not to approve a therapy using MDMA, also known as ecstasy, to treat PTSD. Bruce Poult...

DATE: Sep 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office integrates behavioral health into law enforcement

Partnering with Axis Health System, deputies hope to reduce unnecessary arrests

DATE: Jun 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A youth corps will deploy in Colorado this fall to help teens struggling with mental health

Colorado is joining 10 other states to launch the nation’s first corps of young people to help teenagers access critical mental health resources. Hundreds of Corps members will be deployed i...

DATE: May 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How does Colorado Avalanche Information Center address stress of the job?

A resiliency program piloted in 2022 continues through a second season

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What happens when you call a suicide help line?

Fears of bills, law enforcement response and shame can prevent those in need from dialing 988 or the Axis care line

DATE: Apr 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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